As the University of Idaho campus comes alive with spring and warm weather, the spring Parent and Family Weekend will bring plenty of families, love and laughter to campus.
Invite your loved ones to come to UI for a weekend of fun, hosted by the Student Alumni Relations Board. From April 11 at 5 p.m. to April 12 at 8:30 p.m. Vandal families will take over campus and have tons of fun events to participate in! Tickets can be purchased online.
Friday, April 11
Paint Night: 5-6:30 p.m.
Get creative with a splash of color at the tumbler painting event in the Hays Hall Alumni Lounge. This event is completely free for all students and parents, and it’s a fun opportunity to let your creative side shine! Attendees can make unique or meaningful designs on tumblers to create wonderful memories and a special gift for their loved ones.
Saturday, April 12
Parents and Plants Session 1: 10 a.m.
Hosted by the Plant and Soil Science Club, all plant enthusiasts can attend the event at the Sixth Street Greenhouse. The cost is $20 per basket and payment will be taken at the door. Cash, card and checks are all accepted. A second session will be held in the same place at 1 p.m., so don’t worry if you miss out on the morning session!
Starving Artist Sale: 10 a.m.
Head over to the Bruce Pitman Center for this free-entry event and check out art from more than 60 students, alumni and artists from the community. Whether you’re looking for more art to bring home, trying to start your art collection or just want to experience the vast art forms, everyone is welcome! Painting, ceramics, printmaking, fiber, jewelry, henna and more will be there.
Quilt Show: 10 a.m.
More than 200 unique quilts will be on display for attendees to look at, featuring Northwest Quilting and supply vendors. This event will take place at the Latah County Fairgrounds, and the cost is $5 for general admission, $3 for seniors (65+) and children (under 10).
Cornhole Tournament: 11 a.m.
Join SArb on the Tower Lawn to see if you have what it takes to win the Spring Vandal Family Weekend Cornhole Tournament. The cost is $15 per team, and you’ll compete against other families to see who will be the cornhole champions. This is a fun opportunity to get your strongest players together and engage in some friendly competition with other Vandal families!
Friendship Bracelet Making: 2 p.m.
Create wonderful tokens of love, friendship and family in the Pitman Center. Experience a fun event of crafting, laughing and making memories with your loved ones. This event is completely free and open to all students and families.
Dinner and Entertainment with NYNY Dueling Pianos: 5:30 p.m.
Wrap up the Spring Parents and Family Weekend with a delicious dinner and compelling performance. This event will be held in the International Ballroom of the Bruce Pitman Center and will cost $40 per person. The doors will open at 5 p.m., and the program and dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. The performance with Dueling Pianos will start at 6:30 p.m.
Brooklynn Jolley can be reached at arg-life@uidaho.edu